Video Game Thread v. Wii4One

[Nel]

I can wait. I've stopped buying first runs of consoles. I let them iron out the kinks and buy the improved version or a sweet bundle down the line. Though I have been stockpiling the Switch games I want for when I finally get it.

[black_biff_stadler]

Reap, you're smart in not caving in and just getting one as soon as it becomes available to you. Nintendo will never even consider changing their shitty ways as long as everyone's throwing cash at them.

[ReaperKK]

Quite honestly it's the nintendo classic thing that soured me enough to not really want the switch either. I'll just setup an emulator with my raspberry pi and be done with it.

[TioJorge]

If you've got the PC set up, emulators are amazing. Legality be damned.

Granted, I'm definitely going to get a Switch, it just won't be for another year when I'm sure there's plenty of amazing games. BoTW is incredible but I am not about to spend that cash for one game. Especially since these days, MUCH to my chagrin, I cannot game nearly as much as I used to...not even close. Even on my off days. But having a handful of awesome games to play would be worth it.

I also kind of what to see where this system goes and what third parties do with it, if anything at all. That's always been Ninty's big issue and I don't see it recessing with this generation.

[Skeever]

If you've got the PC set up, emulators are amazing. Legality be damned.

Granted, I'm definitely going to get a Switch, it just won't be for another year when I'm sure there's plenty of amazing games. BoTW is incredible but I am not about to spend that cash for one game. Especially since these days, MUCH to my chagrin, I cannot game nearly as much as I used to...not even close. Even on my off days. But having a handful of awesome games to play would be worth it.

I also kind of what to see where this system goes and what third parties do with it, if anything at all. That's always been Ninty's big issue and I don't see it recessing with this generation.

If it does well it could very well become their new portable platform, though. Portable dev/3ds support would be nice.

[TioJorge]

I'm definitely rooting for it. I love the 3DS and the games but it'd be great to have a new big win for Ninty.

[Phoenix87x]

I'm rooting for it well. I think its cool and innovative. And I like being able to just lay back on the couch and have a hand held console right in front of me.

[Chino]

Al Nintendo has to do is build a powerful box. That's it. They have the franchises and fans. Give us something that can play Smash, Zelda, Mario, and Metroid, while at the same time having the horsepower to play a 100% legitimate version of GTA, Red Dead, and a Gran Turismo equivalent. Until that happens, I'll never buy a Nintendo console. There's not a single game I'd play on the Switch right now.

[Phoenix87x]

For anyone that wants a switch, its on amazon right now for $299. You need prime, but I just did a free trial and then was able to buy the switch.

It will also be available at best buy and toys r us tomorrow. and supposedly gamestop got stock yesterday which may already be gone

Now I just have to save some money to buy a game for it 

[ReaperKK]

I'll pass on it for now even though I do want to play Breath of the Wild.

[soupytwist]

Anyone here play MOBA's?   I played League of Legends quite a bit for a couple of years, then lost interest last year.  I downloaded Heroes of the Storm a couple of nights ago and been enjoying it, more relaxed game than League of Legends, and at the minute a less toxic player base.

[ReaperKK]

I play a lot of Smite. I used to play dota but I just don't have the time for the games any longer.

[Podaar]

I play a lot of Smite. I used to play dota but ♪ ♫ I just don't have the time for the games anymore. ♪ ♫

[Sacul]

Finally finished Earthbound. Boy, what a fantastic game, definitely one of my very favorite RPGs now.

[Phoenix87x]

Earthbound is amazing. One of my favorites on the SNES

[Sacul]

Started The Last Door. Nice story so far, and interesting pixelated graphics, but gameplay is just lame in the old way point-and-click games where. It's pretty short so I may be able to finish it in a couple of hours.

[Phoenix87x]

I loved Gone Home, so I was pretty excited by What remains of Edith finch.

You get to explore this massive house and it has secret passages and stuff. And you get to discover what happened to members of this eccentric family






All the rooms are a reflection of the eccentric family member that lived there


 

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I loved Everyones gone to the Rapture and Dear Esther so I definitely will check that out.

[Crow]

it's $20 for a 2-3 hour game so i'll pass for now

like i'm sorry but no. i don't pay $20 for short games.

[Sacul]

I thought Gone Home was really boring, and what "walking simulators" shouldn't be imo

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

[BlobVanDam]

Obviously the first game is GTA V, but is the second one SA? I thought that at least had projected hard shadows.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

I'm not sure, I suspect it's a San Andreas mod for GTAV that they just merged together with GTAV to a single game.

[BlobVanDam]

The footage looks separate rather than being part of the one mod. Either way, I approve. I've seen the Delorean mod for GTA V before, and it looks quite amazing.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

Yea it could be that simple too. Looks cool though.

[Phoenix87x]

So, 2 full days with the Nintendo Switch and here are my thoughts:

 

 

 

Overall, I love this thing. This is really a game changer in how I play video games and I am even looking at my PS4 like "wow I wish you were this portable"

First I want to say that it sucks big time for anyone that had issues with the original batch. That blows big time. So far its been ok with mine, but here were my thoughts on the problems and what I've encountered:


1. The flimsy kickstand:  Nintendo goofed with this one and I'm not letting them slide on this one.  It sucks, but i've been able to just be careful and make it work for the most part

2. I have been lucky not to have any Wifi issues or joycon sync issues as of yet, so hopefully it stays that way. With wifi I downloaded 2 games and it was painless and pretty quick.

3. The 3 hour battery life: meh, this doesn't really bother me that much. Despite it being made for portability, this is going be a house console for me, but that being said, I LOVE that I can take it all over the house. One thing I do is always have the wifi turned off if I am not using the internet and I think that helps the battery life a little.

4. Lack of games: correct, there's not that many games out. So far, so good though with games I did get. I've got Fast RMX ($19.99) which was the perfect price and Zelda which is damn good. This I am fine with for the moment. I will pick up Mario kart and the shovel knight collection probably next month.

After that, probably Redout, Minecraft and lego undercover. This if more than enough for me until the Fall/winter when more stuff comes out. And besides that, when the virtual console becomes available, that's gonna make a huge difference. And If indie developers put all their stuff out on this thing as it looks like is happening, I am gonna be very happy. This is a fantastic way to play cool 2D indie games.

5. The overall feel: It took about 30 mins to get used to, but I am totally fine with just using the joycons, whether on the switch or just one in each hand. Its very doable for me. So I probably will skip buying that super overpriced controller for now. The transition from TV, to handheld to table top to multiplayer with each joycon is seemless and feels like magic. Its very cool.

6. The dock scratching the device: I have messed with this quite a bit. I could definitely see this scratching it, but being careful with it, I haven't had any issue.

Today, I Macgyver'ed it and found a permanent solution. I found these felt stickers in a drawer and put two on the dock and the scratching is now a non issue. These things are like pennies, so I am happy with this solution. Quick and easy






Overall, I really like this system a lot and I want to play all my games like this now. Like I mentioned above this feels like a game changer and  I really wish I had this thing back when I was 8-12 years old (instead of my green screen brick gameboy) because my kid head would have exploded. Back in the day I would have taken it everywhere

I would definitely recommend this console. Not as a primary one, but for anyone that already has a PS4, or XBOX1, the switch is a cool addition

[Bolsters]

Those stickers look like dust magnets, I'd keep an eye on them because if/when dust starts to be collected by them, the dust may end up scratching the screen. The Switch screen is only plastic (because plastic won't shatter if the console gets dropped) but this makes it more susceptible to scratching compared to a phone or tablet with a glass screen.

The reason for the dock scratching the screen seems to be because the front panel on some docks is actually bent inward, making it a tighter fit. Check if your back/front panels are running parallel or not.

If you're into platformers (since you mentioned Shovel Knight), Blaster Master Zero looks pretty good and I think it's only $10, might be worth adding to your list.

[ReaperKK]

Anyone here play Factorio? I've had the game for a while and played a few hours when I got it but last night I ended up staying up late and putting 6 hours in. I couldn't stop playing.

[cramx3]

This weekend I FINALLY won a game of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.  I was soo excited to get the last two kills and be the lone survivor of 95 people.  I can't stop playing this game, but so glad I finally won after finishing in 2nd so many times.  I did catch it all on video, sadly my MIC was off since I was playing single mode, but I added my commentary:

Battlegrounds Win

And then yesterday we played as a squad with a few friends and we actually won a game there too.  No video of that though, just my tweet of shooting my crossbow while wearing my cross bros shirt (gifted by someone on this forum  )

Short clip of crossbow shooting

[ReaperKK]

I've heard so much about battlegrounds, I really want to give it a shot.

[cramx3]

It's so much fun, highly recommended but only if you are cool with early access.  PlayerUnknown is pretty active on twitter about responding to bugs and releasing weekly updates so that's good, but the game definitely isn't ready and freezes a bunch (very rare during gameplay, but often during game loading or after the game).

However, if you do jump in, let's squad up.  I think it's easier to play the game solo, but more fun with people.

[ReaperKK]

If you looked at my steam library you'd see that early access doesn't bother me lol.

[cramx3]

  then I recommend it, I had never played any survivor like games before so this was new to me, but Im addicted.

[ReaperKK]

Looks like I have a purchase to make tonight. I saw your name pop up on my steam last night while I was playing Factorio so now I know what you're playing lol.

[Sacul]

Finally got new Wii controllers so soon I'll, once for all, beat Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (got stuck at one of the latest bosses plus my controllers broke and life and college and etc.), but first, gotta finish this mofo:

The Last Door

Season 1 at least.